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[Otes73]

Hi I'm looking for some help please!
I'm 42 had a hysterectomy 3 years and kept my ovaries. Started with menopause symptoms 8 months ago and GP did blood test which confirmed my ovaries had retired early! I tried tibolone for 5 months but caused daily headaches so have changed to oestrogel. I've been on this for 4 weeks, I only apply 1 pump. He said I could increase the dose if I felt I needed it. I'm having some sweats at night (not many) and feeling very fatigued, does that mean it's time to increase??
Many thanks x

[dazned]

Hi

 


Yes I would definitely increase to two pumps ,one is very low and you are young. 

Hope you pick up soon.

[Hurdity]

Hi Otes73

 

I agree with the others . You need more oestrogen at your age and especially if your symptoms have returned.

Hurdity x

[Dancinggirl]

Hi Otes73 - welcome to MM - the others are right - you need more oestrogen - Go up to 2 pumps per day - I bet that will make a big difference.  DG x

[Otes73]

Thanks for your advice ladies 
2 pumps it is x

[Mary G]

Just to add that I also agree and because you are so young, you might need to increase to 3 pumps if necessary.

[Otes73]

Does the oestrogel help with fatigue or is that just just something you have to put up with?
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[Dancinggirl]

Fatigue should improve when using the right amount of oestrogen.  It's worth getting your thyroid checked in case this is causing fatigue.  It's also worth having a look at your diet to see if you are getting all the right vitamins and minerals - lack of Vitamin D, iron, B12 and magnesium can cause fatigue. DG x

[Otes73]

Thank you DG, I'm very lucky that I've a friend who's a nutritionist so I'm already taking, Vitamin D, magnesium, fish oil and a few other things. My thyroid is fine, she did mention I may need testosterone. I felt great on tibolone other than the headaches which was a shame. I've another appt on Thursday with the GP to discuss testosterone but not holding out much hope!
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[Dancinggirl]

Otes73 - you may need a referral to a gynae to get testosterone as GPs are reluctant to prescribe this.  Do print out the NICE guidelines to show the GP - info on Testosterone is in the there I think.  DG x